Windows Category Manager

Windows Category Manager

At Microsoft, we have a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. In the Consumer Channel Sales Organization (CCS), we create value with our partners to market and sell innovative consumer solutions. We are transforming the way we go to market across the globe and bring the latest Microsoft 365, Windows and Surface products to our customers. To enable this transformation, we need to put our ecosystem of products, solutions and services at the center for our partners and customers to drive product desire and advocacy. The Worldwide Windows Consumer Category Team drives global Windows consumer growth by shaping category strategy, leading seasonal and go-to-market planning, and partnering with ecosystem partners to deliver the right devices, experiences, and business outcomes. As a key member of this team, the Windows Category Manager is responsible for building and activating joint consumer plans with leading silicon partners such as AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning & Activation

• Plan and execute strategic planning sessions multiple times per year to align joint business objectives and initiatives across teams including focus on assortment, marketing and joint initiatives.
• Deliver bi-annual silicon program strategy and execution, capturing learnings and driving continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver joint business plans, ensuring alignment across sales, marketing, and partner organizations.

Business Process and Governance

Regional Alignment

Program Management

Performance Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

Required / minimum qualifications

Additional or preferred qualifications

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.